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COMSATS lecturer terminated for asking ‘immoral question’ in English composition exam

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ISLAMABAD: A “highly objectionable” and “immoral” question in an English composition exam of the COMSATS institute left its students baffled and social media fuming, following which the institute has terminated the services of the faculty member.

According to the details, the students were asked to write a 300-word essay on the objectionable question in their English exam in December last year.

Following an uproar among the students, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) had directed the university to hold an inquiry into the matter and apprise the government about the action taken in this regard.

“The Hon’able Federal Minister for Science and Technology has taken serious notice and shows his great concerns and grievance about the content of the quiz of the English subject of Bachelors of Engineering of COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI). The quiz was conducted on the 4th/5th of December, 2022. The content of the quiz is highly objectionable and totally against the curriculum laws of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and caused unrest amongst the families of the students,” the January 19 letter of the ministry to the institute read.

It asked the Rector COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) to take strict action against the responsible quarters and conduct an inquiry on the “highly objectionable contents” of the quiz. The ministry also directed to submit a report within a week.

In response, the university informed the MoST that the teacher who prepared the question paper had been terminated.

“I am directed to refer to the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) letter No. 1(10)12023-DIR-M(S&T) dated January 19, 2023, on the above subject and to convey that action on the matter has already been taken and the service of K (name withheld), Lecturer (Visiting Faculty) has been terminated w.e.f. January 5, 2023.”

It further said that the teacher had also been blacklisted for future employment.

Meanwhile, netizens also expressed anger on the controversial quiz, and many asked the government to take strict action against those responsible.

Taking the issue to the upper house of parliament, Senator Mushtaq Ahmed demanded the government to probe the matter and ask the university who appointed the lecturer.

Separately, JUI-F leader Maulana Ghafoor Haideri also condemned it, saying certain elements are playing with the future of students in the name of English education.

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The SHC mandates that relatives of missing persons receive compensation.

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Judge Arshad Hussain and Justice Zulfiqar Ali Sangi, who make up the high court bench, heard the matter.

The officials are unaware of the court decisions regarding the investigation, search, and payment of compensation to the relatives of missing persons, according to Justice Arshad Hussain.

About the government’s and police department’s handling of the case of the 11 missing persons, the court voiced disappointment.

The court had mandated that the families of the missing persons receive compensation, according to Justice Zulfiqar Ali Sangi. For the past three months, Justice Sangi questioned, “The police officers and secretaries were in sleep.”

“The court was informed by a police official that a missing person had been located and was relocated for the following hearing. Doesn’t the court seem to be making fun of itself? Justice Zulfiqar Sangi remarked.

“We don’t know when and how it will happen,” Justice Arshad Hussain stated in response to letters sent to numerous institutions that have received no response.

The federal and provincial government lawyers were also a source of ire for the court. “They come with the case, but they have no knowledge,” Bench said.

Attorney for the government informed the court that those who have been confirmed as missing will be reimbursed by the province. The home department’s focal point told the court, “A summary has been forwarded to the chief minister of Sindh for compensation.”

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Bill Gates is informed by Pakistan’s PM that the nation is making every effort to eradicate polio.

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The prime minister emphasised at the meeting held on the fringes of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Special Meeting that Pakistan was making every effort to eradicate polio from the nation, according to a news release from the PM Office.

Prior to this, both leaders had participated in a high-level panel discussion on “Redefining the Global Health Agenda” at the WEF.

Upon his reelection, the prime minister expressed gratitude to Bill Gates for his heartfelt message of congratulations. In order to ensure the success of the immunisation programme, Bill Gates emphasised the need to replicate the same process nationwide. He cited the immunisation and polio vaccine programme in Punjab province, which was managed by Shehbaz Sharif in his capacity as chief minister.

A deeper connection between Pakistan and the Gates Foundation is what the prime minister pledged to ensure while reminiscing fondly about his former tenure’s encounters with Bill Gates.

He expressed his gratitude to the BMGF for its ongoing assistance in Pakistan’s polio eradication effort. Bill Gates commended Pakistan’s efforts and stated that the elimination of polio was essential to shielding future generations from this debilitating illness.

Along with polio, Bill Gates and Prime Minister Shehbaz also spoke about the advancements being made in Pakistan and the Foundation’s ongoing work in the fields of nutrition, financial inclusion, and vaccination.

In addition to seeking cooperation in IT, STEM education, and disaster management, the prime minister declared that the Gates Foundation was a reliable partner in Pakistan’s socioeconomic development.

Recalling Bill Gates’ February 2022 visit to Pakistan, the prime minister invited him back at a time of his choosing.

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Pakistan is considering the introduction of digital currency.

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During the special meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Riyadh, Pakistan’s Finance Minister Aurangzeb discussed the country’s consideration of adopting digital money.

“Even though we bring in Rs9.4 trillion a year, half of our economy is undocumented,” he said.

Aurangzeb added that a deal to enable the full digitalization of the economy was struck with McKinsey on Friday.

The finance minister declared, “They are coming in and helping us with the end-to-end digitalization of our economy.”

The urgent necessity to put in place a framework for a green tax economy was stressed by FinMin Aurangzeb.

He said that even global organisations like the World Bank (WB) are investigating novel financing arrangements.

The minister emphasised the need to address the nation’s financial needs through a combination of domestic and foreign funding sources.

Governor Jameel Ahmad of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) originally disclosed plans to introduce the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), Pakistan’s first digital currency, back in July 2023.

While briefing the Senate’s Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, he said these things. Under the direction of Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, the meeting was conducted at Parliament House.

The committee was informed that the SBP is attempting to gain insight from the experience of other central banks that are attempting to introduce digital currency on a trial basis.

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